Planning Commission 8/5/2026

The City of Easton's Planning Commission held a meeting on August 5, 2026, primarily to review two special exception requests. The first involved a proposal to convert a mixed residential and business property at 329 Folk Street into a four-unit multifamily residential use. The commission discussed zoning variances related to lot size, parking, and street trees, with the applicant committing to address some concerns such as street tree planting and unit layouts during the land development phase. The commission recommended approval of the special exception with conditions, including that the zoning hearing board consider the updated information on street trees. The second item was a special exception request to install a six-foot fence in the side yard at 260 West Milton Street. The commission found the fence appropriate for privacy and buffering along a busy corridor and recommended approval with conditions. The meeting also included procedural approvals and a brief discussion about upcoming zoning amendments. No direct contract awards or procurement decisions were made, but the discussions involved land development and zoning approvals that could impact future construction and development projects in the city.